Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Hair
Flowers
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Wildflower
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Old Man Cactus
Fullers Karde
In French
Old Man Cactus
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dipsacales
Family
Cactaceae
Dipsacaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Dipsacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Old Man Cactus and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Old Man Cactus and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Old Man Cactus and Fuller's Teasel. Old Man Cactus has thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Old Man Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Old Man Cactus has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Old Man Cactus and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Old Man Cactus and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Old Man Cactus and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.